WThis is a simplified take on a beverage featured on a new cocktail list. This is a batch pre-mixed that's bursting full of flavours of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
